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In Right of the Dial, Alec Foege explores how the mammoth media conglomerate evolved from a local radio broadcasting operation, founded in 1972, into one of the biggest, most profitable, and most polarizing corporations in the country. During its heyday, critics accused Clear Channel, the fourth-largest...

Hablar de ética en los medios de comunicación, en un momento histórico de crisis moral de valores, no resulta tarea sencilla, por lo que es imprescindible subrayar la importancia y actualidad de una deontología en este ámbito. Hoy en día, tanto estudiantes como profesionales de las ciencias...

Saber elaborar piezas de bollería común y hojaldrada. Aprender las formulaciones de los distintos tipos de bollería. Familiarizarse con el proceso de elaboración y los entornos de trabajo. Identificar los defectos más frecuentes en la elaboración de bollería y aplicar una solución. Conocer...

Reconocer y analizar las principales propiedades y características de las materias primas utilizadas en los procesos de impresión. Analizar el comportamiento de los principales materiales (productos, tintas, barnices, planchas y soportes) empleados en el sistema de impresión, encuadernación y...

A round, luminescent pearl is the simplest and most perfect gem. Columbus sought—and found—this precious jewel coveted by his Spanish sovereigns, sparking popularity throughout Europe. Fashion icons Jacqueline Kennedy, Princess Grace, and Michelle Obama cherished them, making them iconic. And...

The first park ranger in the world was appointed in California in 1866. Galen Clark was chosen as �Guardian of Yosemite,� at what was then Yosemite State Park, and the concept of rangers to protect and administer America�s great nature parks was born. The tradition continued in 1872 with the establishment...

Concerns surrounding environmental sustainability have led to an increase of interest in environmentally-friendly systems. In the ICT realm, attention has been largely paid to green aspects of hardware; however, it is equally necessary to address this issue from the software perspective. Green Services...

"Those who read this book will find that there is much to learn from Tim Phillips. Read it. Digest it. You'll be very well informed and find yourself a better student of the subject at the end." —Robert Duvall, Academy Award-winning actor, Tender Mercies, Emmy Award-winning actor, Broken...

From the former chief economist of the FCC, a remarkable history of the U.S. government’s regulation of the airwaves Popular legend has it that before the Federal Radio Commission was established in 1927, the radio spectrum was in chaos, with broadcasting stations blasting powerful signals to drown...

Este volumen estudia, desde la perspectiva de la historia económica, el proceso de expansión del transporte ferroviario que tuvo lugar en América Latina y el Caribe entre 1870 y 1930. La obra se concentra en el estudio de la era dorada del ferrocarril, en la cual la vida económica de estos países...

Join the author on a roller coaster ride of treachery and deceit as an aspiring film director and producer in the most wicked industry in the world, the entertainment industry, tries to create greatness in a den of vipers. Although she has met some of the most fascinating and influential people in...

In 1869, the American diet was a dreary affair. Kitchen staples included bread, potatoes, other root vegetables, and meat. Tomatoes�then called "love apples"�were an exotic fruit. A young 25-year-old Henry J. Heinz helped to change all of that. He established his company based on a single premise:...

Another essential book for the film buff's library, this book, at a little over A5 size, is smaller than previous books in the series. Nonetheless, its 343 pages are packed with information and reviews on classic movies. Not as many photos in this edition, but some of the reviews are quite extensive....

Shaped by the Duke family�s influence and the production of bright leaf tobacco, Durham, North Carolina, over time, has transformed from the �Bull City� to the �City of Medicine.� Duke Homestead and the American Tobacco Company showcases the effect of both tobacco and the Duke family in Durham....